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APPROVAL SHEET
Course Code PA 102
Descriptive Title Human Behavior in Organization
Credit Units 3
Contact Hours/Week 3
Prerequisite None
Time Allotment 54 hours
The course deals with the character of organizations and its impact the behavior of organization members.
It also deals with the environmental factor such as socio-cultural economic or political which influence
Course Description
actual behavior within the organization. The course inquiries into the causes of the behavior particularly
human motivation and the techniques for eliciting the desired response such as effective leadership.

This syllabus, prepared and submitted by the Graduate School Professors for the PA 102 students has been REVIEWED and APPROVED for the use
by the faculty and students of the GRADUATE SCHOOL.

Recommending Approval: Approved:

SABINA B. PASCUAL, PhD TOMAS C. BAUTISTA, PhD

Dean President

Date: Date:

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Vision Northeastern College was envisioned to stand as one “True Mint of Wisdom” this part of the region could be proud of.

Northeastern College was founded with mission to:

1. Contribute to the literacy uplift of the valley;
2. Build-up the social, moral and spiritual values of its educands;
Mission
3. Produce well-prepared individuals for economic responsibilities;
4. Assist the community discover its potentials towards the enjoyment of progressive and peaceful life of its
members.
God – Loving, Patriotic, Socially Responsible, Effective Communicator, Multi – Disciplinary Professional, and, Life Long
Institutional Outcomes
Learner
Northeastern College believes that quality education is affordable not only to those who are economically capable but
also to those who are economically insufficient.
Philosophy It believes that through quality education, its educands could break the economic barrier, develop their God-given
potentials, attain maximum growth, assume diversified social duties and responsibilities and withstand the challenges that
come along life’s varied avenues.
Core Values Nurtured and Competitive
The Northeastern College, Inc. in Santiago, Isabela now Santiago City, founded in 1941, is a stock, non – sectarian
institution.
Mission Statement of the It was founded on the objectives of developing and training its constituents and students into useful and productive
Graduate School citizens. It aims chiefly to direct and develop learner’s potentials where they can be tapped to the utmost in order to attain
maximum development in all aspects of life such as intellectual, spiritual, moral and social aspects, all of which are
expressive of the values of a well – rounded life.
The Graduate Program of the Northeastern College is entrusted with the task of providing leadership in the pursuit of
General Objectives of the
academic excellence in consonance with the mission of the college to provide advance professional and technical training in
Graduate School
arts, humanities and technology.

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1. Develop effective and efficient leaders in public administration, business management and education.
Specific Objectives of 2. Upgrade competence in research, institutional management and supervision: and
the Graduate School
3. Promote basic and applied researches in education related fields geared toward national development

MASTER IN PUBLIC
This is a course designed to initiate the student to get into the field of research in Education branching out into different
ADMINISTRATION
fields and aspects which could be contributory towards growth and development and particularly enrich the field of educators.
Objective

LEARNING PLAN in PA 102

(Human Behavior in Organization)
In order to achieve the outcomes of this course, learners will go through this learning plan:

Intended Learning Intended Learning Assessment Instructional

Course Topics Time Frame
Outcomes (ILO) Activities (ILA) Tools/Tasks Resources
Familiarize themselves on Orientation 3 hours Recite and Familiarize Online Essay Laptop
the mission, vision, a. Mission, Vision, themselves on the
philosophy of the institution; Philosophy of the mission, vision, Online Graded
Institution philosophy of the Recitation Internet Connection
Identify the topics to be b. Course Content institution e-copies of lectures
discussed as coverage of the c. Course
subject for the whole Requirements
semester; d. Grading System
Discuss the course e. Other matters
requirements of the subjects, related to the
and program subject

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Know the grading system of
the program.
Apply effective organizational
behavior in one’s concepts of
place of work
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Laptop
A. Fundamentals of 8 hours Online Discussion and One-minute reflection Internet Connection
Corporation Brainstorming through Online Examination e-copies of lectures
1. Characteristics of Zoom Discussion using Google Form
Organizations and
nature of people. Utilizing Data Retrieval
2. Interaction of people Chart
and organizations
3. Fundamental
concepts on the
nature of people in
the organizations
4. Approaches to
understanding
behavior in
organizations.
4.1. Cognitive
approach and the
applications of
cognitive theory.
4.2. Reinforcement
Concept and the
application of the
informant theory
to organizational
behavior.
4.3. Human
resources
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Approach.
4.4. Contingency
Approach.
4.5. Productive
Approach.
4.6. Systems
Approach
4.7. Formal Approach

Identify varied approaches to 8 hours Online Discussion and Online written test Laptop
understanding human B. Organizational Brainstorming via Internet Connection
behavior in organization Behavior and the Zoom Conference e-copies of lectures
Wider Culture
1. The Philippine
Temperament
2. The Self-discipline in
the Government
Sector
3. Formal
organizations in the
Philippine
motivation, behavior
structure and
change.
4. Philippine
Management
5. Filipino philosophy
of work-leisure
6. Models of
organizational
behavior

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Implications for
Recognize indifferent bases
of individual behavior and C. Bases of Individual
how they improve or reduce
effective actions in small
groups.
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- Autocratic Model
- Custodial Model
- Supportive Model
- Hybrid Model
- Individual
differences and
environmental
factors in
organization
management
communication and
performance evaluation
8 hours Online Discussion and Online written test
Brainstorming via
Behavior in Zoom Conference
Organizations
1. Motivation and the
Reward System
1.1 Motivation drives
1.2 Human needs
1.3 Behavioral
Modifications
1.4 Goal Setting
1.5 Appraising and
rewarding
performance
2. Models of individual
Motivation
2.1 Expectancy
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models
2.2 Behavior models
2.3 Differences
between
expecting and
behavioral
models
2.4 Comparison
models
3. Individual Decision
making
3.1Models of
individuals as
decisions makers
3.2Decision making
process: a
normative model,
descriptive
The decision making
environmental:
physical and social
environment.
M I D T E R M E X A M I N A T I O N S (2 – 3 hours)
Identify sets of D. Bass Group Behavior 8hours
characteristics, which 1. Interpersonal Online Discussion and Online written test Laptop
produce stability and effective attraction and group Brainstorming via Internet Connection
action in small groups formation Nature of Zoom Conference e-copies of lectures
group
The bases of
interpersonal

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attraction
A model of
interpersonal
attraction.
2. Group Development
and structure
Group development:
developing power
and authority
structures
Roles
Status
Cohesiveness

Recognize factors, which 5 hours Online Discussion and Online written test Laptop
explain individual human E. Groups and Social Brainstorming via Internet Connection
behavior and form managerial Behavior in Zoom Conference Online Critique paper e-copies of lectures
strategies for increasing Organization
individual productivity 1. Social Culture
1.1 cultural change
1.2 the work ethics
1.3 Social
Responsibility

2. Status
2.1. Status
relationship
2.2. Status symbol
2.3. Sources and
significance of
status

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3. Communication
- The
communication
Process
- The Structure of
communication
networks
- Organizational
Communications
- Communications
in research and
development
organizations.
4. Group Decision
Making
- Elements of
Group Decision
making
- Group decision
making process
- Outcome of
group decision
making
- Effects of group
processes on
group members
- Deciding when
to use groups: a
managerial
model helping

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Forms strategies which can
be adopted in resolving
conflict situation in group
behavior within an
organization.
Formulate approaches to
changing organizations
structural, technological and
people approaches, for
implementing change in
organizations.
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5. Helping Cooperative
and competing.
6. Conflict
7. Influence and Power
5 hours Online Discussion and Online written test Laptop
F. Leadership and Brainstorming via Internet Connection
organizational Zoom Conference Online Critique paper e-copies of lectures
Change
1. The nature of Column Writing
Leadership
2. Path-goal models of
leadership
3. Leadership style
4. Contingency
approach to
leadership style
5. The nature use of
participation
6. Interpersonal and
group dynamics
7. Managing change
G. Organizational 6 hours Online Discussion and Online written test Laptop
Environment Brainstorming via Internet Connection
1. Classical Zoom Conference Online Critique paper e-copies of lectures
organizational
theory Column Writing
2. Contingency
organization design
3. Technical change
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4. Work systems and

people
5. Information
Organizations
FINAL E X A M I N A T I O N S (2 – 3 hours)

MAJOR COURSE OUTPUTS (MCO)

As evidence of attaining the above course outcomes, students are required to do and submit the following during the indicated dates of the term. The

rubrics these outputs will be provided.

No Required Output Performance Target Due Date

Research Paper on the problems and issues on human behavior 100% of the students are able to submit the 2 weeks before the end of the
1
in organization research paper. semester.

Rubrics will be identified both the professors and the students. This will create an active participation within the mentioned parties.

REFERENCES
a. Understanding Human Behavior 4th Edition New York by: Mc Connell, James
b. Behavior in Organizations Revised Ed by: Reltz, Joseph
c. Kalayaan Press Marketing Ent. Inc.: Quezon City 1992 by: Martinez, Conception Rodil
d. Human Behavior in Business Organization National Book Store Copyright by: Mision, Ian B.

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e. Human Behavior in Organization 2004 Copyright, National Book Store by: Zulueta, Francisco
f. Human Behavior in Organization 3rd Edition Rex Book Store 2004 Copyright
g. Governance and Civil Society: The Roles of Philippines Civil Society Boards 2005 Copyright UP-NCPAG by: Domingo, Ma. Olivia Z.
h. Human Behavior in Organizations 3rd Edition Rex Book Store 2006 Copyright by: Martinez, Conception Rodil
i. Organizational Behavior and Management in the Philippine Organization 2006 Copyright Rex Book Store by: Zarate, Cynthia A.
j. Organizational Behavior: Human Behavior at Work, 12 th Edition 2007 Copyright Mc Graw Hill by: Newstrom, John W.
k. Strategic Management Text Cases 2007 Copyright Mc Graw Hill by: Dess, Gregory G. et al.

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Human Behavior: The Complete Pocket Guide at iMotions

GRADING SYSTEM

A. Class Standing – 40% Midterm Grade (MG) = (CS x 40%) + (ME x 60%)
1. Quizzes
2. Recitation Final Grade = MG + (CS x 40%) + (FE x 60%)
2
3. Requirements (Minor and or Major)
B. Major Examinations – 60%
The Final Grade will be submitted by the Professors after the scheduled end
1. Midterm Examinations (ME) of the semester. Students should pay their balances before the professors

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2. Final Examinations (FE) submit their grade sheets.

CLASS POLICIES
1. At the first day of classes, all faculty members should explain the coverage of his course syllabus.
2. A student who has incurred 20 percent of 54 hours absences unexcused absences is automatically dropped from the course. The absentee gets the
equivalent grade of FA (Failed Due to Absences.
3. No student should be allowed in any class who has not presented his/her COR (Certificate of Registration) duly validated by the Registrar’s Office.
4. Sit-in in a class maybe upon the approval of the Dean. No grade shall be given to the student.
5. As much as possible faculty members are enjoined to come in class on time. However, in extreme cases, if the class meets once a week, i.e., three
hours once a week, the professor may be late for 30 minutes.
6. A faculty may hold extra hours on Sundays to make-up for lost days is subject to the Approval of the Dean.
7. All electronic devices such as beepers and cellphones must be switched off or turned on the mute mode during class hours, seminars and the like.

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